Belarus: Toothpaste Market 2024

Toothpaste Market Size in Belarus

In 2021, the Belarusian toothpaste market increased by less than 0.1% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Toothpaste Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2021, approx. X tons of toothpaste, denture cleaners and other dentifrices were exported from Belarus; with an increase of 10% on the previous year's figure. In general, total exports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +126.2% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 54%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, toothpaste exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 104% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for toothpaste exports from Belarus, with a 54% share of total exports. Moreover, toothpaste exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ukraine (X tons), twofold. Kazakhstan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia stood at -1.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+14.2% per year) and Kazakhstan (+21.4% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for toothpaste, denture cleaners and other dentifrices exports from Belarus, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ukraine ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by Moldova, with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia totaled +4.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+20.3% per year) and Moldova (+23.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average toothpaste export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 7.1% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 32%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Moldova ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Toothpaste Imports

Imports into Belarus

Toothpaste imports into Belarus fell to X tons in 2021, which is down by -6.8% on 2020 figures. In general, total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, toothpaste imports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 47%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of toothpaste to Belarus, accounting for a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, toothpaste imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Slovakia (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia totaled +14.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (+36.0% per year) and Germany (+7.5% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of toothpaste, denture cleaners and other dentifrices to Belarus, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia stood at +11.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (+28.9% per year) and Germany (+6.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average toothpaste import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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